Our hotel in Sevilla, Spain had a rooftop terrace that overlooked the city and I couldn’t resist spending some time there to paint. I also had a waiter that would bring me snacks and drinks. That is the way to paint!
Our hotel in Sevilla, Spain had a rooftop terrace that overlooked the city and I couldn’t resist spending some time there to paint. I also had a waiter that would bring me snacks and drinks. That is the way to paint!
On the last day of our Spain Art Trek, we visited Plaza de España, a Moorish paradisiacal gathering place with a half mile of tiled fountains, pavilions, ponds and lush plantings. Some of my painters captured the river and bridges flowing through the center of the park, while I focused more on the unusual architectural elements.



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Taking a moment to relax during a road trip to Western New York, I found this picturesque place to set up and paint. The bench was situated in the perfect spot to just sit back and relax as the boats paraded across the sparkling water. What a great way to spend the morning!
One of the highlights of our Iceland trip was to visit the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Completely otherworldly, large chunks of blue ice break and float along the water’s surface while the massive glacier looms in the distance. My favorite color being aqua, I had to capture all of the gorgeous blues in the water and the ice. While a little overcast, the sun was able to peak through the clouds and create a dreamlike sunset casting a golden tint across the lagoon. A magical moment!